Max Teichgräber

Dr. Max Teichgräber is a postdoctoral researcher at the Engineering Risk Analysis Group of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), having joined in 2017 as a PhD student and transitioning to his current role in 2025. He maintains active research collaborations through visiting positions at Tongji University (Shanghai, 2024) and NTNU (Trondheim, 2018-2019).

His academic foundation includes:

• B.Sc. in Mathematics from Ludwig Maximilian Universität München (2007-2011)
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Technische Universität München (2011-2014)
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Technische Universität München (2014-2017)

Dr. Teichgräber's research centers on structural reliability and risk analysis, with specific expertise in safety code assessment, hidden safety mechanisms, and semi-probabilistic design frameworks. His work critically examines how traditional design assumptions impact structural safety and resource efficiency, employing advanced probabilistic methods to develop more resilient engineering standards.

Analysis of his 10 publications (2018-2023) reveals consistent focus on structural reliability applications across diverse contexts—from membrane structures and wind loads to traffic modeling and bridge safety. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating non-linear modeling with probabilistic safety frameworks to address hidden safety phenomena in engineering practice.

He has received significant recognition for his work:

• SSF Ingenieure Prize
• Maurer Söhne Foundation Prize

Dr. Teichgräber actively mentors students, having supervised 8 theses since 2017, and contributes to TUM's academic mission through teaching and research leadership. His involvement in 15+ active and completed research projects—including Digital twin for ships, S3UQDyn, and Navigating Risk—demonstrates robust grant support and collaborative research capacity.

As a core member of TUM's Engineering Risk Analysis Group, he drives innovation in structural safety methodologies while bridging theoretical research with practical engineering applications through both teaching and industry collaboration.